AFL: Cameron Mooney comments on Dyson Heppell not being given a farewell game for the Essendon-Sydney clash.
Triple premiership forward Cameron Mooney believes Essendon on Friday night made a “ massive blue ” not playing popular retiring great Dyson Heppell against Sydney, claiming he would’ve given Bombers players and fans a significant emotional lift .Essendon opted not to select Heppell – who three days earlier had announced the 2024 season would be his last in the AFL – for the clash against the Swans, which was the Bombers’ final home and away game at Marvel Stadium for the year.
“This is why you play him: He would’ve inspired his teammates – his teammates absolutely love and adore him – you could’ve played him as a sub at worst. I’m having a look at some of the players who played instead – Menzie, Jones, Kelly, a couple of kids – this guy would’ve been a hell of a lot better tonight.
“This is a captain who led your club through the sh*t you guys had to go through, he did it all for you, he was the face of that club. I think you just made a massive blue by not playing him tonight. I’m not sure it would’ve got you over the line, but it would’ve been something for his teammates to go ‘alright, this is for Dys.
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